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Guinean journalist Séné Diallo dies in Conakry

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Guinean journalist, cultural host and master of ceremonies Séné Diallo died in Conakry on 25 October 2026. A former contributor to Guinéenews, Nostalgie FM, Cellcom Guinée and Djoma Média, he was particularly associated with the cultural concept ‘SénéMania’, according to Guinéenews.

Guinean journalist Séné Diallo died in Conakry on Sunday 25 October 2026, Guinéenews reported. A journalist, cultural host and master of ceremonies, he had worked for Guinéenews, Nostalgie FM, Cellcom Guinée and Groupe Djoma Média, among others.

Séné Diallo worked in radio and television, and also as a voice-over artist and event presenter. He developed the cultural concept ‘SénéMania’, associated with his name, to bring entertainment events to life and bring artists and audiences together.

His death prompted an outpouring of emotion in Guinea’s media and cultural circles. Guinéenews extended its condolences to his family, loved ones and colleagues.

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